#2C3E7A Hex Color
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Muted and deep, #2c3e7a is a cool blue with a slightly violet cast and matte finish. Its restrained saturation and low lightness create a serious, controlled mood without the harshness of near-black. The hex code #2c3e7a works well as a supporting tone in finance, technology, and formal interfaces, especially with white text for strong readability.
Questions about #2c3e7a
What is #2c3e7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c3e7a is rgb(44, 62, 122), in HSL hsl(226, 47%, 33%) and in CMYK 64%, 49%, 0%, 52%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2c3e7a?
#2c3e7a pairs well with muted burgundy, pale sand, and cool white because these shades add warmth or clean contrast while preserving its restrained, formal character across brand palettes, dashboards, and editorial layouts. Use burgundy for small accents and pale neutrals for surfaces.
Is #2c3e7a readable on white or black?
#2c3e7a has a 10.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.07:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.